Asbestos certificate

A clear overview of the asbestos situation.

The official OVAM certificate summarises the main conclusions on the front page and also contains photographs, plans, material records and recommendations.

Example asbestos inventory certificate

This is what the first page looks like.

The example shown is based on a real certificate. The address, certificate number, dates, cadastral details and certification data have been removed or replaced to protect privacy.

Final conclusion

The first page clearly states whether the property is considered asbestos-safe or not asbestos-safe.

Results

It shows the number of asbestos-containing materials, restrictions and exclusions found.

Actions

Recommended measures are presented clearly according to the level of risk.

Anonymised example of an OVAM asbestos inventory certificate — Anonymised example. Personal, address, certificate and cadastral data have been removed.

What else does the certificate contain?

Overview of the certificate.

Inspected areas
An overview by building, outbuilding or other structure.

Plans and photographs
A visual indication of where the assessed materials are located.

Material records
Description, condition, risk and recommended action for each application.

Restrictions
Parts that could not be inspected completely.

No asbestos detected
Materials in which no asbestos was found.

Recommendations
Points to consider for management, renovation or further investigation.

Common parts of co-owned buildings

Co-owned building? Make sure the common parts are compliant in time.

For apartment buildings and other co-owned properties, the asbestos certificate for the common parts is currently especially important. OVAM has informed co-owners and building associations about this requirement by letter.

The common parts must have a valid asbestos certificate by 31 December 2026. It is therefore advisable not to wait until the end of the year: larger buildings may require additional time for preparation, scheduling and laboratory analysis.

VCK Keuringen can handle the full process: preliminary research, site visit, sampling where required, processing and delivery of the official certificate.

What do we inspect?

Stairwells, entrances and corridors
Cellars, technical rooms and service shafts
Garages and other shared structures
Other common building parts depending on the property

Tailored pricing. The cost depends on factors such as the number of stairwells, the presence of a lift, cellar or technical rooms and the availability of building plans.

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Examples of asbestos applications

Where can asbestos be found in a home?

Illustration showing examples of possible asbestos-containing materials in a home — This illustration shows a number of examples of materials in which asbestos may occur, such as fibre cement, pipe insulation, glazing mastic, vinyl floor tiles and sealing rope on a stove.

Please note: asbestos cannot always be identified with certainty by visual inspection alone. A laboratory analysis may therefore be needed to confirm whether a material does or does not contain asbestos.

Required before the visit

Before the visit, the owner or client must complete and sign an OVAM assignment form.

This legally required form authorises the expert to carry out the investigation and issue the official certificate.

No need to worry: we send you the form automatically after the appointment is arranged.